Truck Body Painter & Coatings Specialist

Ledwell; Texarkana (TX); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ledwell is seeking an Industrial Painter/Applicator to prepare surfaces, apply primers and coatings, and ensure finish quality on truck bodies. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to specifications in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include surface prep, spray painting, inspection, record-keeping, and equipment maintenance. Candidates should have 2+ years of industrial painting experience and familiarity with epoxy, polyurethane, enamel coatings, and OSHA

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in industrial painting preferred.
• Minimum two years of industrial painting experience, preferably in truck body, automotive, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with spray painting, masking, surface preparation, and specialty coatings.
• Knowledge of paint systems including epoxies, polyurethanes, enamels, and corrosion-resistant coatings.

Aufgaben

• Prepare surfaces through cleaning, sanding, grinding, masking, and pre-treatment processes to ensure proper coating adhesion and finish quality.
• Apply primers, base coats, topcoats, and specialty coatings using spray equipment while meeting customer, company, and industry specifications.
• Monitor paint thickness, curing processes, and coating performance to ensure durability and appearance standards are achieved.
• Inspect surfaces before, during, and after painting; identify and correct defects such as runs, contamination, color mismatches, or finish imperfections.
• Maintain accurate records of paint materials, mixing ratios, and application processes.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot painting equipment, booths, and related tools.
• Manage paint and coating inventory and ensure proper storage of materials.
• Follow all OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements, including proper use of PPE.
• Collaborate with production teams to support efficient workflow and on-time delivery.
• Assist with process improvements, training, and continuous quality initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Detail orientation

Problem-solving

Quality focus

Coating standards knowledge

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical painting training

Tools

Spray guns

Airless sprayers

Paint application equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Ledwell is seeking an Industrial Painter/Applicator to prepare surfaces, apply primers and coatings, and ensure finish quality on truck bodies. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to specifications in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include surface prep, spray painting, inspection, record-keeping, and equipment maintenance. Candidates should have 2+ years of industrial painting experience and familiarity with epoxy, polyurethane, enamel coatings, and OSHA